Vaporization device

ABSTRACT

This application relates to a vaporization component. The provided vaporization component includes: a base, a first hole in the base, and a valve structure. The valve structure is configured to open or close the first hole.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

The present application claims the benefit of priority from the China Patent Application No. 202010587235.0, filed on 24 Jun. 2020, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention

This application generally relates to an electronic device, and specifically, to a vaporization device for providing an inhalable aerosol.

2. Description of the Related Art

With the increasingly strict regulations and restrictions on tobacco products in various regions and governments around the world, people's demands for tobacco substitutes also continue to grow. An electronic cigarette device may be a tobacco substitute, which uses an electronic aerosol generation device or an electronic is vaporization device to vaporize a vaporizable material (for example, e-liquid) to generate an aerosol for inhalation by a user, thereby achieving a sensory experience of simulated smoking. Relative to traditional tobacco products, the electronic cigarette device as the substitute can effectively reduce harmful substances generated by combustion, thereby reducing harmful side effects of smoking. However, the existing electronic vaporization device has a serious e-liquid leakage problem.

Therefore, a vaporization device which can resolve the above problem is provided in the present disclosure.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

A vaporization component is provided. The provided vaporization component includes: a base, a first hole in the base, and a valve structure. The valve structure is configured to open or close the first hole.

A vaporization device is provided. The provided vaporization device includes: a housing, a base, a first hole located between the housing and the base, and a valve structure. The valve structure is configured to open or close the first hole.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The aspects of this application will become more comprehensible from the following detailed description made with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that, various features may not be drawn to scale, and the sizes of the various features may be increased or reduced arbitrarily for the purpose of clear description.

FIG. 1A is an exemplary view of a front surface of a vaporization device according to some embodiments of this application.

FIG. 1B is an exemplary schematic combination diagram of a vaporization is device according to some embodiments of this application.

FIG. 2A and FIG. 2B are exploded views of a cartridge according to some embodiments of this application.

FIG. 3A is a schematic diagram of a front surface of an upper cap according to some embodiments of this application.

FIG. 3B is a cross-sectional view of an upper cap according to some embodiments of this application.

FIG. 3C and FIG. 3D are three-dimensional views of an upper cap according to some embodiments of this application.

FIG. 4A is a schematic diagram of a front surface of an upper cap according to some embodiments of this application.

FIG. 4B is a cross-sectional view of an upper cap according to some embodiments of this application.

FIG. 4C and FIG. 4D are three-dimensional views of an upper cap according to some embodiments of this application.

FIG. 5A is a cross-sectional view of a top sealing structure according to some embodiments of this application.

FIG. 5B is a cross-sectional view of a top sealing structure according to some embodiments of this application.

FIG. 6A and FIG. 6B are exploded views of a lower cap according to some embodiments of this application.

FIG. 6C is a schematic diagram of a bottom surface of a lower cap according to some embodiments of this application.

FIG. 6D is a cross-sectional view of a lower cap according to some embodiments of this application.

FIG. 6E is a schematic diagram of a top surface of a lower cap according to some embodiments of this application.

FIG. 7A is an exploded cross-sectional view of some components of a cartridge according to some embodiments of this application.

FIG. 7B is a cross-sectional view of a cartridge according to some embodiments of this application.

FIG. 8 is a schematic assembly diagram of a cartridge according to some embodiments of this application.

FIG. 9A is a schematic assembly diagram of a cartridge according to some embodiments of this application.

FIG. 9B is a cross-sectional view of a cartridge according to some embodiments of this application.

FIG. 9C is a cross-sectional view of a cartridge according to some embodiments of this application.

FIG. 9D is a cross-sectional view of an upper cap and a lower cap according to some embodiments of this application.

FIG. 10A and FIG. 10B are schematic diagrams of relative positions of a metal structure and an aerosol generation component according to some embodiments of this application.

FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram of a front surface of an upper cap according to some embodiments of this application.

FIG. 12A is a schematic diagram of a front surface of a top sealing structure according to some embodiments of this application.

FIG. 12B is a cross-sectional view of a top sealing structure according to some is embodiments of this application.

FIG. 12C is a three-dimensional top view of a top sealing structure according to some embodiments of this application.

FIG. 12D is a three-dimensional bottom view of a top sealing structure according to some embodiments of this application.

FIG. 13A and FIG. 13B are three-dimensional views of a lower cap according to some embodiments of this application.

FIG. 14A is a schematic assembly diagram of a cartridge according to some embodiments of this application.

FIG. 14B is an assembly cross-sectional view of a cartridge according to some embodiments of this application.

The drawings and detailed descriptions use the same reference numerals to indicate same or similar elements. The features of this application will be more apparent from the detailed descriptions made with reference to the accompanying drawings.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE PRESENT INVENTION

The following disclosure provides many different embodiments or examples for implementing different features of the provided subject matters. Particular examples of components and deployments are described below. Certainly, there are merely examples and are not intended to be limitative. In this application, in the following descriptions, reference formed by the first feature above or on the second feature may include an embodiment formed by direct contact between the first feature and the second feature, and may further include an embodiment in which an additional feature may be formed between the first feature and the second feature to enable the first feature and the second feature to be not in direct contact. In addition, is in this application, reference numerals and/or letters may be repeated in examples. This repetition is for the purpose of simplification and clarity, and does not indicate a relationship between the described various embodiments and/or configurations.

The embodiments of this application are described in detail below. However, it should be understood that, this application provides many applicable concepts that can be implemented in various particular cases. The described particular embodiments are only illustrative and do not limit the scope of this application. As used herein, the term “aerosol for inhalation by a user” may include, but is not limited to, aerosols, suspended liquids, low temperature vapors, and volatile gases.

In an existing electronic cigarette product, a pressure balance of a liquid storage chamber is not considered. In the existing electronic cigarette product, the liquid storage chamber is generally designed to be completely sealed to prevent vaporizable solution from overflow. During transport, pressure in a liquid storage chamber of a manufactured electronic cigarette product may be increased due to a temperature change or a pressure change. The increase of the pressure in the liquid storage chamber causes a great amount of e-liquid to flow toward an aerosol generation component, and may cause an e-liquid leakage problem to the electronic cigarette product. In addition, with continuous use of the electronic cigarette product by a user, a vaporizable solution in the liquid storage chamber is continuously consumed and decreased, so that the pressure in the liquid storage chamber is decreased to form a negative pressure. The negative pressure causes the vaporizable solution in the liquid storage chamber to be difficult to uniformly flow to the aerosol generation component, so that the aerosol generation component does not uniformly absorb the vaporizable solution. In this case, when the temperature increases, there is a high probability for the aerosol generation component to burn out and generate a burnt smell, causing a bad user experience.

FIG. 1A is an exemplary view of a front surface of a vaporization device according to some embodiments of this application.

A vaporization device 100 may include a cartridge 100A and a body 100B. In is some embodiments, the cartridge 100A and the body 100B may be designed as a unity. In some embodiments, the cartridge 100A and the body 100B may be designed as two separate components. In some embodiments, the cartridge 100A may be designed to be removably combined with the body 100B. In some embodiments, when the cartridge 100A is combined with the body 100B, the cartridge 100A is partly accommodated in the body 100B. In some embodiments, the cartridge 100A may be referred to as a liquid storage component, and the body 100B may be referred to as a main body or a battery component.

The top of the cartridge 100A is provided with an opening 1 h 1. The opening 1 h 1 may be used as an aerosol outlet. The user may inhale, through the opening 1 h 1, aerosol generated by the vaporization device 100. The body 100B and the cartridge 100A may be coupled to each other through a conductive contact (not shown). When the user performs inhalation on the opening 1 h 1, the body 100B may supply power to the cartridge 100A, so that an aerosol generation component of the cartridge 100A heats a vaporizable material stored in the cartridge 100A and generates aerosol.

FIG. 1B is an exemplary schematic combination diagram of a vaporization device according to some embodiments of this application.

The body 100B has a body housing 22. The body housing 22 has an opening 22 h. The opening 22 h may accommodate a part of the cartridge 100A. The opening 22 h may cover a part of the cartridge 100A. In some embodiments, the cartridge 100A may be designed to be removably combined with the body 100B. In some embodiments, the cartridge 100A may not have directionality. In some embodiments, the cartridge 100A may be removably combined with the body 100B in either of two different directions. The surface of the body 100B has a light transmitting element 221. A plurality of light transmitting elements 221 may surround and form a particular shape or image, for example, a circle. The light transmitting element 221 may be a through hole.

FIG. 2A and FIG. 2B are exploded views of a cartridge according to some embodiments of this application.

is The cartridge 100A may include a mouthpiece cap 1 b and a cartridge housing 1. In some embodiments, the mouthpiece cap 1 b and the cartridge housing 1 may be two separate components. In some embodiments, the mouthpiece cap 1 b and the cartridge housing 1 may be made of different materials. In some embodiments, the mouthpiece cap 1 b and the cartridge housing 1 may be integrally formed. In some embodiments, the mouthpiece cap 1 b and the cartridge housing 1 may be made of the same material.

The cartridge 100A further includes an upper cap 2, an aerosol generation component 3, a lower cap 4, an attractive component 5 a, and an attractive component 5 b. In the present disclosure, the upper cap 2 and the lower cap 4 may be jointly referred to as a base. When assembled together, the upper cap 2 and the lower cap 4 may be referred to as a base of the cartridge 100A. The upper cap 2 and the lower cap 4 may be considered as a vaporization component.

The top of the mouthpiece cap 1 b is provided with an opening 1 h 1. The opening 1 h 1 may be used as an aerosol outlet. The user may inhale, through the opening 1 h 1, aerosol generated by the vaporization device 100. The opening 1 h 1 is in communication with a tube 1 t extending into the cartridge housing 1. The tube 1 t may transfer aerosol generated by the aerosol generation component 3 to the opening 1 h 1 for inhaling by the user.

The cartridge housing 1 is provided with an opening 1 h 2 and an opening 1 h 3 near the bottom. The opening 1 h 2 and the opening 1 h 3 may respectively correspond to a buckle structure 4 b 1 and a buckle structure 4 b 2 on the lower cap 4. The cartridge housing 1 may be mechanically coupled to the lower cap 4 through the opening 1 h 2, the opening 1 h 3, the buckle structure 4 b 1, and the buckle structure 4 b 2.

The bottom of the aerosol generation component 3 may include a heating element 31. By supplying power to the heating element 31, the heating element 31 may improve a temperature of the aerosol generation component 3, vaporize e-liquid absorbed by the aerosol generation component 3, and generate aerosol. The is aerosol generation component 3 may include a groove 3 c, the vaporizable material may be in direct contact with the aerosol generation component 3 through an inner wall of the groove 3 c. The vaporizable material may be a liquid. The vaporizable material may be a solution. In subsequent paragraphs of this application, the vaporizable material may alternatively be referred to as e-liquid. The e-liquid is edible.

In some embodiments, the aerosol generation component 3 may be an infrared component that can heat e-liquid. In some embodiments, the aerosol generation component 3 may be an ultrasonic component that can heat e-liquid. In some embodiments, the aerosol generation component 3 may be an infrared component that can heat solid-state tobacco. In some embodiments, the aerosol generation component 3 may be an ultrasonic component that can heat solid-state tobacco.

The lower cap 4 may include a columnar structure 4 p 1 and a columnar structure 4 p 2. After the cartridge 100A is assembled, the columnar structure 4 p 1 and the columnar structure 4 p 2 may extend into the upper cap 2.

The attractive component 5 a and the attractive component 5 b may be respectively disposed in the opening 4 h 1 and the opening 4 h 2 of the bottom of the lower cap 4. In some embodiments, the attractive component 5 a and the attractive component 5 b may have electrical conductivity. The body 100B may transfer power to the aerosol generation component 3 in the cartridge 100A through the attractive component 5 a and the attractive component 5 b. In some embodiments, the attractive component 5 a and the attractive component 5 b may have magnetic properties. The attractive component 5 a and the attractive component 5 b may be disposed in a metal contact or conductive contact in the body 100B in an adsorbing manner. When the cartridge 100A and the body 100B are combined with each other, the attractive component 5 a and the attractive component 5 b may enable the cartridge 100A to be not easy to loose from the body 100B.

FIG. 3A is a schematic diagram of a front surface of an upper cap according to some embodiments of this application.

is The upper cap 2 may include a top sealing structure 2 t, a body 2 m, and a bottom sealing structure 2 b. In some embodiments, the top sealing structure 2 t and the body 2 m may have different hardness. In some embodiments, the bottom sealing structure 2 b and the body 2 m may have different hardness. In some embodiments, the top sealing structure 2 t and the body 2 m may include different materials. In some embodiments, the bottom sealing structure 2 b and the body 2 m may include different materials. In some embodiments, the hardness of the top sealing structure 2 t may be less than that of the body 2 m. In some embodiments, the hardness of the bottom sealing structure 2 b may be less than that of the body 2 m.

The top sealing structure 2 t may have elasticity. The top sealing structure 2 t may have flexibility. The bottom sealing structure 2 b may have elasticity. The bottom sealing structure 2 b may have flexibility.

The material of the body 2 m may be hard plastics, such as polypropylene (PP) or polyethylene (PE), but another suitable material may be selected according to actual conditions, and this application is not limited thereto. The material of the top sealing structure 2 t may include silica gel, rubber, or siloxane, but another suitable material may be selected according to actual situations, and this application is not limited thereto. The material of the bottom sealing structure 2 b may include silica gel, rubber, or siloxane, but another suitable material may be selected according to actual conditions, and this application is not limited thereto. After the upper cap 2 and the cartridge housing 1 are assembled, the top sealing structure 2 t and the bottom sealing structure 2 b may provide an effect of sealing liquid or gas.

The top sealing structure 2 t, the body 2 m, and the bottom sealing structure 2 b may be formed using an integral injection molding technique. The upper cap 2 may be formed using an integral injection molding technique.

The bonding force between the top sealing structure 2 t or the bottom sealing structure 2 b and the body 2 m is within a range of 0.1N/cm² to 20N/cm². In some embodiments, without damaging the structural integrity of the top sealing structure 2 t or the body 2 m, the user cannot separate the top sealing structure 2 t from the body is 2 m. In some embodiments, without damaging the structural integrity of the bottom sealing structure 2 b or the body 2 m, the user cannot separate the bottom sealing structure 2 b from the body 2 m.

Because the top sealing structure 2 t or the bottom sealing structure 2 b and the body 2 m may be formed using an integral injection molding technique, there is no component deviation problem or part tolerance problem, thereby reducing the leakage of e-liquid or condensed liquid. Because the upper cap 2 may be formed using an integral injection molding technique, there is no component deviation problem or part tolerance problem for the upper cap 2, thereby reducing the leakage risk of e-liquid or condensed liquid.

Because a single component may be formed between the top sealing structure 2 t or the bottom sealing structure 2 b and the body 2 m using an integral injection molding technique, the quantity of components of the cartridge 100A may be reduced, thereby lowering difficulty in production of the cartridge 100A. The upper cap 2 is a single component, so that the quantity of the components of the cartridge 100A may be reduced and production/assembly efficiency of the cartridge 100A may be improved.

FIG. 3B is a cross-sectional view of an upper cap according to some embodiments of this application.

The top sealing structure 2 t includes a valve structure 2 v 1 and a valve structure 2 v 2. Detailed constructions and functions of the valve structure 2 v 1 and the valve structure 2 v 2 are described in the subsequent paragraphs of this application. The valve structure 2 v 1 and the valve structure 2 v 2 may alternatively be referred to as switches in this application. The valve structure 2 v 1 and the valve structure 2 v 2 may alternatively be referred to as switch structures in this application.

The top sealing structure 2 t includes an outward extension structure 2 t 1 disposed on the top of a tubular structure 2 m 1 of the body 2 m, a flange 2 t 2 disposed inside the tubular structure 2 m 1 of the body 2 m, a flange 2 t 3 disposed in the periphery of the top of the body 2 m, and an aerosol generation component sealing is portion 2 t 4 disposed between the valve structure 2 v 1 and the valve structure 2 v 2.

After the upper cap 2 and the cartridge 100A are assembled, the outward extension structure 2 t 1 may be located on the outer surface of the upper cap 2, and abuts against between the tube 1 t in the cartridge 100A and the tubular structure 2 m 1 of the upper cap 2, to provide a sealing effect between the tube 1 t and the tubular structure 2 m 1. After the upper cap 2 and the cartridge 100A are assembled, a part of the tube 1 t (that is, partial 1 t 2) may extend into the tubular structure 2 m 1. In this case, the flange 2 t 2 may provide a sealing effect between the tube 1 t and the tubular structure 2 m 1.

After the upper cap 2 and the cartridge 100A are assembled, the flange 2 t 3 may abut against the inner wall of the cartridge housing 1, so as to provide a sealing effect between the upper cap 2 and the cartridge housing 1. After the upper cap 2 and the aerosol generation component 3 are assembled, the aerosol generation component sealing portion 2 t 4 may abut against around the top of the aerosol generation component 3, so as to provide a sealing effect between the upper cap 2 and the aerosol generation component 3.

As shown in FIG. 3B, the bottom sealing structure 2 b includes a flange 2 b 1 and an outward extension structure 2 b 2.

After the upper cap 2 and the cartridge 100A are assembled, the flange 2 b 1 may abut against the inner wall of the cartridge housing 1, so as to provide a sealing effect between the upper cap 2 and the cartridge housing 1.

After the upper cap 2 and the lower cap 4 are assembled, the outward extension structure 2 b 2 may abut against between the upper cap 2 and the lower cap 4, and further provide a sealing effect between the upper cap 2 and the lower cap 4.

FIG. 3C and FIG. 3D are three-dimensional views of an upper cap according to some embodiments of this application.

FIG. 3C is a three-dimensional view showing the bottom of the upper cap 2. As shown in FIG. 3C, the valve structure 2 v 1 may surround an opening 2 h 1. The valve structure 2 v 2 may surround an opening 2 h 2. The upper cap 2 includes a liquid channel 2 q 1 and a liquid channel 2 q 2 that run through the body 2 m. E-liquid stored in the cartridge 100A may flow to the aerosol generation component 3 through the liquid channel 2 q 1 and the liquid channel 2 q 2. The aerosol generation component sealing portion 2 t 4 surrounds the peripheries of the liquid channel 2 q 1 and the liquid channel 2 q 2. The aerosol generation component sealing portion 2 t 4 can prevent the e-liquid stored in the cartridge 100A from flowing outside the aerosol generation component 3.

FIG. 3D is a three-dimensional view showing the top of the upper cap 2. As shown in FIG. 3D, the valve structure 2 v 1 includes a notch 2 r 1, a notch 2 r 2, and an elastic structure 2 p 1. The valve structure 2 v 2 includes a notch 2 r 3, a notch 2 r 4, and an elastic structure 2 p 2. The notch 2 r 1 and the notch 2 r 2 can enable the elastic structure 2 p 1 to be easy to bend. In some embodiments, the elastic structure 2 p 1 may bend toward the inner side of the opening 2 h 1. In some embodiments, the elastic structure 2 p 1 may bend toward the outer side of the opening 2 h 1. The elastic structure 2 p 1 may close the opening 2 h 1 by contacting a part of the lower cap 4. The elastic structure 2 p 1 may close the opening 2 h 1 by contacting the columnar structure 4 p 1 or the columnar structure 4 p 2 of the lower cap 4.

The elastic structure 2 p 1 can enable the valve structure 2 v 1 to function as a one-way air valve, which is described in detail in the subsequent paragraphs. In some embodiments, the elastic structure 2 p 1 may have a sheet-like shape. In some embodiments, the elastic structure 2 p 1 may have a lingulate shape.

The notch 2 r 3 and the notch 2 r 4 can enable the elastic structure 2 p 2 to be easy to bend. In some embodiments, the elastic structure 2 p 2 may bend toward the inner side of the opening 2 h 2. In some embodiments, the elastic structure 2 p 2 may bend toward the outer side of the opening 2 h 2. The elastic structure 2 p 2 can enable the valve structure 2 v 2 to function as a one-way air valve, which will be described in detail in the subsequent paragraphs. In some embodiments, the elastic structure 2 p 2 is may have a sheet-like shape. In some embodiments, the elastic structure 2 p 2 may have a lingulate shape.

FIG. 4A is a schematic diagram of a front surface of an upper cap according to some embodiments of this application. FIG. 4A shows an upper cap 2′. The upper cap 2′ may include a top sealing structure 2 t′, a body 2 m′, and a bottom sealing structure 2 b. Compared with the upper cap 2 shown in FIG. 3A to FIG. 3D, the upper cap 2′ may include a similar structure and a similar material. However, the top sealing structure 2 t′ and the top sealing structure 2 t may have a difference in their structures, and the body 2 m′ and the body 2 m may have a difference in their structures.

The upper cap 2′ and the upper cap 2 may be compatible components for each other. In the cartridge 100A, the upper cap 2′ or the upper cap 2 may be selected to be combined with other components without affecting the functional integrity of the cartridge 100A.

FIG. 4B is a cross-sectional view of an upper cap according to some embodiments of this application.

As shown in FIG. 4B, the upper cap 2′ may have a valve structure 2 v 1′ only on one side thereof, and have a cavity 2 c 1 on the other side thereof The valve structure 2 v 1′ and the valve structure 2 v 1 or the valve structure 2 v 2 shown in FIG. 3A to FIG. 3D may have the same structural features.

Compared with the upper cap 2 shown in FIG. 3A to FIG. 3D, the body 2 m′ of the upper cap 2′ may further include a sliding groove 2 u 1 and a sliding groove 2 u 2. The sliding groove 2 u 1 and the sliding groove 2 u 2 may extend from the bottom of the body 2 m′ to a cavity 2 c 2 configured to accommodate the aerosol generation component 3. Although not shown in FIG. 4B, the body 2 m′ may further include a sliding groove 2 u 3 and a sliding groove 2 u 4 that are respectively provided on opposite sides of the sliding groove 2 u 1 and the sliding groove 2 u 2.

The side wall of the sliding groove 2 u 1 has different thicknesses. In some is embodiments, the side wall of the sliding groove 2 u 1 gradually becomes thicker from the bottom of the body 2 m′ to the cavity 2 c 2. As shown in FIG. 4B, the side wall of the sliding groove 2 u 1 has a thickness 2 w 1 near the cavity 2 c 2, and has a thickness 2 w 2 near the bottom of the body 2 m′. The thickness 2 w 1 is greater than the thickness 2 w 2. Similarly, the side walls of the sliding groove 2 u 2, the sliding groove 2 u 3, and the sliding groove 2 u 4 gradually become thicker from the bottom of the body 2 m′ to the cavity 2 c 2.

When the cartridge 100A is assembled, the aerosol generation component 3 may accurately enter predetermined positions of the upper cap 2′ along the sliding groove 2 u 1, the sliding groove 2 u 2, the sliding groove 2 u 3, and the sliding groove 2 u 4 without further manually adjusting a position of the aerosol generation component 3 by using fingers or a tool. Therefore, simplicity and convenience in assembling the cartridge 100A are improved.

FIG. 4C and FIG. 4D are three-dimensional views of an upper cap according to some embodiments of this application.

FIG. 4C is a three-dimensional view showing the bottom of the upper cap 2′. FIG. 4D is a three-dimensional view showing the top of the upper cap 2′. As shown in FIG. 4C and FIG. 4D, the valve structure 2 v 1′ may surround an opening 2 h 1′. The sliding groove 2 u 1, the sliding groove 2 u 2, the sliding groove 2 u 3, and the sliding groove 2 u 4 may surround the cavity 2 c 2. The cavity 2 c 2 may be configured to accommodate the aerosol generation component 3.

FIG. 5A is a cross-sectional view of a top sealing structure according to some embodiments of this application. FIG. 5A is a cross-sectional view of the top sealing structure 2 t. Although the top sealing structure 2 t is shown individually in FIG. 5A, the top sealing structure 2 t and the body 2 m may be considered as a single component. The top sealing structure 2 t may be a part of the upper cap 2.

The top sealing structure 2 t includes the valve structure 2 v 1 and the valve structure 2 v 2 that are bilaterally symmetrical. The valve structure 2 v 1 includes the is notch 2 r 2 and the elastic structure 2 p 1 adjacent to the notch 2 r 2. The valve structure 2 v 2 includes the notch 2 r 4 and the elastic structure 2 p 2 adjacent to the notch 2 r 4. The aerosol generation component sealing portion 2 t 4 extends toward a direction opposite to the valve structure 2 v 1 and the valve structure 2 v 2.

FIG. 5B is a cross-sectional view of a top sealing structure according to some embodiments of this application. FIG. 5B is a cross-sectional view of the top sealing structure 2 t′. Although the top sealing structure 2 t′ is shown individually in FIG. 5B, the top sealing structure 2 t′ and the body 2 m′ may be considered as a single component. The top sealing structure 2 t′ may be a part of the upper cap 2′. The top sealing structure 2 t′ includes the valve structure 2 v 1′ only on one side thereof. The valve structure 2 v 1′ is disposed asymmetrically in the top sealing structure 2 t′.

FIG. 6A and FIG. 6B are exploded views of a lower cap according to some embodiments of this application.

FIG. 6A and FIG. 6B show the lower cap 4 and metal structures 6 a and 6 b disposed in the lower cap 4. The metal structures 6 a and 6 b and the lower cap 4 may be formed using an integral injection molding technique. The user cannot separate the metal structure 6 a or metal structure 6 b from the lower cap 4 without damaging the structural integrity of the lower cap 4.

The lower cap 4 includes the columnar structure 4 p 1. One side of the columnar structure 4 p 1 includes a thin protrusion 4 d 1 and a buckle protrusion 4 d 2. The other side of the columnar structure 4 p 1 includes a thin protrusion 4 d 3 and a buckle protrusion 4 d 4. The thin protrusion 4 d 1, the thin protrusion 4 d 3, the buckle protrusion 4 d 2, and the buckle protrusion 4 d 4 provide particular functions during assembly of the cartridge 100A, which is described in detail in the subsequent paragraphs.

The lower cap 4 further includes a columnar structure 4 p 2 and an air inlet 4 f provided between the columnar structure 4 p 1 and the columnar structure 4 p 2. When the user inhales from the opening 1 h 1, fresh air outside the cartridge 100A may enter is the cartridge 100A through the air inlet 4 f, and then aerosol generated by the aerosol generation component 3 is carried to the opening 1 h 1 along the tube 1 t.

The metal structure 6 a includes an elastic sheet structure 61 and a contact structure 62. The metal structure 6 b includes an elastic sheet structure 63 and a contact structure 64. The contact structure 62 includes a protruding structure 6 2 t, and the contact structure 64 includes a protruding structure 64 t. The protruding structure 62 t and the protruding structure 64 t respectively protrude toward the opening 4 h 1 and the opening 4 h 2.

The elastic sheet structure 61 and the elastic sheet structure 63 may be in contact with the heating element 31 at the bottom of the aerosol generation component 3. The contact structure 62 and the contact structure 64 may be in direct contact with the attractive component 5 a or 5 b disposed in the opening 4 h 1 or the opening 4 h 2. The body 100B may supply power to the metal structure 6 a or the metal structure 6 b through the attractive component 5 a or 5 b. The protruding structure 62 t can avoid poor contact between the metal structure 6 a and the attractive component 5 a that causes a broken circuit. The protruding structure 64 t can avoid poor contact between the metal structure 6 b and the attractive component 5 b that causes a broken circuit.

Although not shown in the figure, the elastic sheet structure 61 may include a plurality of layers of structures. In some embodiments, the elastic sheet structure 61 may include a central layer, a first cladding layer, and a second cladding layer. In some embodiments, the thickness of the central layer may be within a range of 0.15 mm to 0.25 mm. In some embodiments, the thickness of the central layer is approximately 0.2 mm. In some embodiments, the material of the central layer may include copper-phosphorus alloy, copper tin alloy, phosphor bronze, or stainless steel. The first cladding layer is disposed on the surface of the central layer and in direct contact with the central layer. In some embodiments, the thickness of the first cladding layer may be within a range of 60 μm to 100 μm. In some embodiments, the first cladding layer may include nickel. The first cladding layer may provide a preferable attaching force for the second cladding layer, and may increase electrical is conductivity of the elastic sheet structure 61.

The second cladding layer is disposed on the surface of the first cladding layer and in direct contact with the first cladding layer. In some embodiments, the thickness of the second cladding layer may be within a range of 3 μm to 5 μm. In some embodiments, the second cladding layer may include gold. The second cladding layer may increase electrical conductivity of the elastic sheet structure 61.

FIG. 6C is a schematic diagram of a bottom surface of a lower cap according to some embodiments of this application.

As shown in FIG. 6C, the lower cap 4 includes the opening 4 h 1, the opening 4 h 2, and the air inlet 4 f provided between the opening 4 h 1 and the opening 4 h 2. The inner side surface of the opening 4 h 1 may include a plurality of protruding structures 4 e. The inner side surface of the opening 4 h 2 may include a plurality of protruding structures 4 e. The protruding structures 4 e can make the attractive component 5 a and the attractive component 5 b fixed in the opening 4 h 1 and the opening 4 h 2, and not be loosened due to continuous use by the user.

The air inlet 4 f includes a first through hole 401 located near the center and a plurality of second through holes 402 surrounding a central opening. In some embodiments, there may be 5 second through holes 402. In some embodiments, there may be more than 5 second through holes 402. In some embodiments, there may be less than 5 second through holes 402.

The diameter of the first through hole 401 may be greater than that of the second through hole 402. In some embodiments, the diameter of the first through hole 401 may be within a range of 0.55 mm to 0.75 mm. In some embodiments, the diameter of the first through hole 401 is approximately 0.65 mm. In some embodiments, the diameter of the second through hole 402 may be within a range of 0.40 mm to 0.50 mm. In some embodiments, the diameter of the second through hole 402 is approximately 0.46 mm.

In some embodiments, after the cartridge 100A is assembled, the first through hole 401 of the air inlet 4 f may be aligned with the geometrical center of the bottom is surface of the aerosol generation component 3. According to a software simulation experiment result, a first through hole 401 having a relatively large diameter can enable fresh air to blow the heating element 31 at the bottom of the aerosol generation component 3 more uniformly, thereby improving the aerosol generation efficiency of the aerosol generation component 3.

In the direction perpendicular to the bottom surface of the aerosol generation component 3, the first through hole 401 is located below the aerosol generation component 3 and approximately corresponds to the central position of the aerosol generation component 3, and all the second through holes 402 are located within a projection range of the aerosol generation component 3.

FIG. 6D is a cross-sectional view of a lower cap according to some embodiments of this application.

Referring to FIG. 6C and FIG. 6D. The contact structure 62 completely covers the opening 4 h 1, and the contact structure 64 completely covers the opening 4 h 2. The contact structure 62 can prevent the e-liquid or condensed liquid in the cartridge 100A from leaking out of the cartridge 100A from the opening 4 h 1. The contact structure 64 can prevent the e-liquid or condensed liquid in the cartridge 100A from leaking out of the cartridge 100A from the opening 4 h 2.

After the cartridge 100A is assembled, a distance between an upper surface 4 s of the air inlet 4 f and the bottom of the aerosol generation component 3 may be within a range of 1.5 mm to 3.5 mm. In some embodiments, the distance between the upper surface 4 s of the air inlet 4 f and the bottom of the aerosol generation component 3 may be within a range of 2 mm to 3 mm. The software simulation experiment result indicates that the foregoing distance settings can improve the aerosol generation efficiency of the aerosol generation component 3. The foregoing distance settings can improve an aerosol generation amount of the aerosol generation component 3.

FIG. 6E is a schematic diagram of a top surface of a lower cap according to is some embodiments of this application. The air inlet 4 f is provided between the columnar structure 4 p 1 and the columnar structure 4 p 2. The air inlet 4 f includes the first through hole 401 and the plurality of second through holes 402 surrounding the first through hole 401. The elastic sheet structure 61 and the elastic sheet structure 63 are respectively disposed on two sides of the air inlet 4 f. The elastic sheet structure 61 is disposed between the air inlet 4 f and the columnar structure 4 p 1. The elastic sheet structure 63 is disposed between the air inlet 4 f and the columnar structure 4 p 2.

FIG. 7A is an exploded cross-sectional view of some components of a cartridge according to some embodiments of this application.

FIG. 7A shows 3 components inside the cartridge 100A. FIG. 7A is a cross-sectional view showing the cartridge housing 1, the upper cap 2, and the lower cap 4.

The cartridge housing 1 includes the tube 1 t extending toward the upper cap 2. The tube 1 t may include a first portion 1 t 1 and a second portion 1 t 2. The first portion 1 t 1 and the second portion 1 t 2 may have different outer diameters. In some embodiments, the outer diameter of the first portion 1 t 1 is greater than that of the second portion 1 t 2. The smaller outer diameter of the second portion 1 t 2 enables the tube 1 t to be inserted into the tubular structure 2 m 1 of the upper cap 2 more easily.

The inner diameter of the tube 1 t may be nonuniform. In some embodiments, the inner diameter of the tube 1 t may have a section gap 1 s between the first portion 1 t 1 and the second portion 1 t 2. The section gap is may alternatively be referred to as a staircase structure. As shown in FIG. 7A, the first portion 1 t 1 has an inner diameter 1 w 1 adjacent to the second portion 1 t 2, and the second portion 1 t 2 has an inner diameter 1 w 2 adjacent to the first portion 1 t 1. The inner diameter 1 w 1 and the inner diameter 1 w 2 are different. In some embodiments, the inner diameter 1 w 2 is less than the inner diameter 1 w 1.

When the aerosol generated by the aerosol generation component 3 is is transferred toward the opening 1 h 1 along the tube 1 t, the aerosol passes through the section gap 1 s. After the aerosol passes through the section gap 1 s, because the inner diameter of the tube 1 t is expanded (which is expanded from 1 w 2 into 1 w 1), a probability that the aerosol is condensed in the inner wall of the tube 1 t to generate condensed liquid can be reduced. The section gap is can reduce an amount of the condensed liquid generated during use of the cartridge 100A, thereby reducing the probability that the condensed liquid is leaked during use.

In some embodiments, the inner diameter of the tube 1 t is relatively small in a portion near the upper cap 2, and the inner diameter of the tube 1 t is relatively large in a portion away from the upper cap 2. In some embodiments, the inner diameter of the tube 1 t is relatively small in a portion near the aerosol generation component 3, and the inner diameter of the tube 1 t is relatively large in a portion away from the aerosol generation component 3.

The inner wall of the cartridge housing 1 further includes a staircase structure 1 d. The staircase structure 1 d may be formed due to the nonuniform thickness of the cartridge housing 1. The staircase structure 1 d may be formed by an inner surface 1 ds 1 and an inner surface 1 ds 2 of the cartridge housing 1. The inner surface 1 ds 1 of the cartridge housing 1 and the inner surface 1 ds 2 of the cartridge housing 1 are not coplanar. There may be a section gap between the inner surface 1 ds 1 of the cartridge housing 1 and the inner surface 1 ds 2 of the cartridge housing 1. During assembly of the cartridge 100A, the staircase structure 1 d may provide a resistance between the cartridge housing 1 and the upper cap 2. The top sealing structure 2 t of the upper cap 2 abuts against the staircase structure 1 d, and then reaches a predetermined position. In this case, a force toward the upper cap 2 is continuously applied to the lower cap 4, which may cause the thin protrusion 4 d 1 and the thin protrusion 4 d 3 of the columnar structure 4 p 1 to be deformed, causing the columnar structure 4 p 1 go deep into and be fixed inside the upper cap 2 Similarly, the two thin protrusions of the columnar structure 4 p 2 are also deformed, causing the columnar structure 4 p 2 to go deep into and be fixed inside the upper cap 2.

FIG. 7B is a cross-sectional view of a cartridge according to some embodiments of this application. FIG. 7B is a cross-sectional view of the cartridge 100A.

As shown in FIG. 7B, after the cartridge 100A is assembled, the outward extension structure 2 t 1 of the top sealing structure 2 t may abut against between the tube 1 t and the tubular structure 2 m 1, to provide a sealing effect between the tube 1 t and the tubular structure 2 m 1. The outward extension structure 2 t 1 may be disposed on the upper surface of the tubular structure 2 m 1. The outward extension structure 2 t 1 may be disposed between the upper surface of the tubular structure 2 m 1 and a staircase structure 1 d 2 (referring to FIG. 7A) of the tube 1 t.

After the cartridge 100A is assembled, a part of the tube 1 t (that is, partial 1 t 2) may extend into the tubular structure 2 m 1. In this case, the flange 2 t 2 of the top sealing structure 2 t may provide a sealing effect between the tube 1 t and the tubular structure 2 m 1.

A storage compartment 10 is defined among the top sealing structure 2 t, the tube 1 t, and the inner surface 1 s 2 of the cartridge housing 1. The storage compartment 10 may accommodate e-liquid. After the cartridge 100A is assembled, the flange 2 t 3 of the top sealing structure 2 t may abut against an inner surface 1 s 1 of the cartridge housing 1, so as to provide a sealing effect between the upper cap 2 and the cartridge housing 1. After the cartridge 100A is assembled, the aerosol generation component sealing portion 2 t 4 of the top sealing structure 2 t may abut against around the top of the aerosol generation component 3, so as to provide a sealing effect between the upper cap 2 and the aerosol generation component 3. The aerosol generation component sealing portion 2 t 4 may surround the groove 3 c of the aerosol generation component 3.

After the cartridge 100A is assembled, the flange 2 b 1 of the bottom sealing structure 2 b may abut against the inner surface 1 s 1 of the cartridge housing 1, so as to provide a sealing effect between the upper cap 2 and the cartridge housing 1.

After the upper cap 2 and the lower cap 4 are assembled, the outward extension structure 2 b 2 of the bottom sealing structure 2 b may abut against between the upper is cap 2 and a surface 4 s 1 of the lower cap 4, so as to provide a sealing effect between the upper cap 2 and the lower cap 4.

After the cartridge 100A is assembled, a distance between the upper surface 4 s of the air inlet 4 f and the bottom surface 3 s of the aerosol generation component 3 may be within a range of 1.5 mm to 3.5 mm. In some embodiments, the distance between the upper surface 4 s of the air inlet 4 f and the bottom surface 3 s of the aerosol generation component 3 may be within a range of 2 mm to 3 mm.

FIG. 8 is a schematic assembly diagram of a cartridge according to some embodiments of this application. FIG. 8 shows relative positions of the upper cap 2 and the lower cap 4 after the cartridge 100A is assembled in the first stage. For the sake of simplicity of descriptions, the attractive component 5 a and the attractive component 5 b are not shown in FIG. 8. The foregoing components should be included during actual component of the cartridge 100A.

As shown in FIG. 8, the lower cap 4 and the upper cap 2 is first assembled in the first stage, so that the lower cap 4 and the upper cap 2 are connected to each other as a single component 24. In this case, the single component 24 is not easy to be separated into the lower cap 4 and the upper cap 2 during transport or movement.

The upper cap 2 is provided with a window 201 and a window 202 on two sides. During assembly of the lower cap 4 and the upper cap 2 in the first stage, a force toward the upper cap 2 is applied to the bottom of the lower cap 4, causing the columnar structure 4 p 1 to go deep into the upper cap 2. The force applied to the lower cap 4 can make the buckle protrusion 4 d 2 and the buckle protrusion 4 d 4 of the columnar structure 4 p 1 respectively reach inside the window 201 and the window 202.

The buckle protrusion 4 d 2 may include inclined surfaces 421 and 422, to help to enable the columnar structure 4 p 1 to run through a bottom edge 2 e 1 and go deep into the upper cap 2. The buckle protrusion 4 d 4 may include inclined surfaces 441 and 442, to help to enable the columnar structure 4 p 1 to run through a bottom edge is 2 e 2 and go deep into the upper cap 2.

After the buckle protrusion 4 d 2 reaches the window 201, the thin protrusion 4 d 1 of the columnar structure 4 p 1 abuts against the bottom edge 2 e 1 of the upper cap 2, and the buckle protrusion 4 d 2 of the columnar structure 4 p 1 abuts against a surface 201 s of the window 201. Similarly, after the buckle protrusion 4 d 4 reaches the window 202, the thin protrusion 4 d 3 of the columnar structure 4 p 1 abuts against the bottom edge 2 e 2 of the upper cap 2, and the buckle protrusion 4 d 4 of the columnar structure 4 p 1 abuts against a surface 202 s of the window 202. After the first stage of the assembly, the lower cap 4 and the upper cap 2 are connected to each other as a single component 24, which facilitates the second stage of the assembly after all the components of the cartridge 100A are transported to the destination.

As shown in FIG. 8, after the first stage of the assembly, the columnar structure 4 p 1 still does not completely go deep into the valve structure 2 v 1, so that a gap that can let fluid pass through is still maintained between the columnar structure 4 p 1 and the valve structure 2 v 1.

The thin protrusion 4 d 1 may have a thickness 4 w 1. In some embodiments, the thickness 4 w 1 may be within a range of 0.35 mm to 0.65 mm. In some embodiments, the thickness 4 w 1 may be within a range of 0.38 mm to 0.41 mm. The thin protrusion 4 d 3 may have the same thickness as that of the thin protrusion 4 d 1.

FIG. 9A is a schematic assembly diagram of a cartridge according to some embodiments of this application. FIG. 9A is a schematic diagram showing the second stage of the assembly of a cartridge 100A.

FIG. 9A shows a lower cap 4, an upper cap 2, and a cartridge housing 1. It should be noted that, for the sake of simplicity of description, the aerosol generation component 3, the attractive component 5 a, and the attractive component 5 b are not shown in FIG. 9A. The foregoing components should be included during actual component of the cartridge 100A.

As mentioned in the related paragraphs of FIG. 8 above, the lower cap 4 and is the upper cap 2 is first assembled in the first stage, so that the lower cap 4 and the upper cap 2 are connected to each other as a single component 24, which facilitates the second stage of the assembly after the single component 24 is transported to the destination.

As shown in FIG. 9A, during the second stage of the assembly, the cartridge housing 1 is filled with e-liquid 1001, and then a part of the single component 24 is pushed into the cartridge housing 1, so that the single component 24 and the cartridge housing 1 are fixed to each other. When the single component 24 and the cartridge housing 1 are not fixed to each other, there is a gap/passage between the valve structure 2 v 1 of the upper cap 2 and the columnar structure 4 p 1 of the lower cap 4. During the assembly process of the single component 24 and the cartridge housing 1, the passage between the valve structure 2 v 1 and the columnar structure 4 p 1 can make gases in the cartridge housing 1 be discharged along a path 2 f 1, thereby preventing excessive internal pressure of the cartridge 100A after the assembly. Similarly, the passage between the valve structure 2 v 2 and the columnar structure 4 p 2 can make gases in the cartridge housing 1 be discharged along a path 2 f 2, thereby preventing excessive internal pressure of the cartridge 100A after the assembly. The excessive internal pressure of the cartridge 100A may cause e-liquid leakage, reduce the yield rate of the product, and may alternatively cause bad user experience.

Referring to FIG. 8 and FIG. 9A, in the second stage of the assembly of the cartridge 100A, the thin protrusion 4 d 1 and the thin protrusion 4 d 3 of the columnar structure 4 p 1 also play important roles. During the second stage of the assembly process, the lower cap 4 may be continuously applied with a force towards the cartridge housing 1 until the top sealing structure 2 t of the upper cap 2 abuts against the staircase structure 1 d in the cartridge housing 1 (referring to FIG. 7A).

When the lower cap 4 is continuously applied with the force, the thin protrusion 4 d 1 may transmit the applied force to the upper cap 2 through the bottom edge 2 e 1 is of the upper cap 2 to ensure that the upper cap 2 may reach a predetermined position in the cartridge housing 1. Similarly, during the second stage of the assembly process, the thin protrusion 4 d 3 may transmit the applied force to the upper cap 2 through the bottom edge 2 e 2 of the upper cap 2 to ensure that the upper cap 2 may reach the predetermined position in the cartridge housing 1.

FIG. 9B is a cross-sectional view of a cartridge according to some embodiments of this application. FIG. 9B is a cross-sectional view of a cartridge 100A after being assembled. It should be noted that, for the sake of simplicity of description, the metal structure 6 a, the metal structure 6 b, the attractive component 5 a, and the attractive component 5 b are not shown in FIG. 9B. After the cartridge 100A is assembled, the foregoing components should be included.

As shown in FIG. 9B, when the lower cap 4 and the upper cap 2 are fixed at predetermined positions in the cartridge housing 1, the valve structure 2 v 1 and the columnar structure 4 p 1 are closely attached, and the valve structure 2 v 2 and the columnar structure 4 p 2 are closely attached. The valve structure 2 v 1 surrounds a part of the columnar structure 4 p 1 and exposes a top surface 4 p 1 s of the columnar structure 4 p 1. The valve structure 2 v 2 surrounds a part of the columnar structure 4 p 2 and exposes a top surface 4 p 2 s of the columnar structure 4 p 2.

After the cartridge 100A is assembled, the valve structure 2 v 1 becomes a one-way ventilation valve. After the cartridge 100A is assembled, the valve structure 2 v 1 can function as both a one-way valve and a ventilation valve.

After the cartridge 100A is assembled, the pressure in the storage compartment 10 may be slightly greater than the pressure in the vaporization chamber 40, and in this case, the pressure in the storage compartment 10 can make the elastic structure 2 p 1 attach the columnar structure 4 p 1, or make the elastic structure 2 p 1 move toward the columnar structure 4 p 1. Similarly, the pressure in the storage compartment 10 can make the elastic structure 2 p 2 attach to the columnar structure 4 p 2, or make the elastic structure 2 p 2 move toward the columnar structure 4 p 2.

As a one-way valve, the valve structure 2 v 1 can prevent the e-liquid in the is storage compartment 10 from leaking out of the storage compartment 10 from between the valve structure 2 v 1 and the columnar structure 4 p 1. As a one-way valve, the valve structure 2 v 2 can prevent the e-liquid in the storage compartment 10 from leaking out of the storage compartment 10 from between the valve structure 2 v 2 and the columnar structure 4 p 2.

After continuous use of the cartridge 100A by the user, the volume of the e-liquid in the storage compartment 10 is continuously reduced, resulting in a continuous decrease in the pressure in the storage compartment 10. The decrease in the pressure in the storage compartment 10 may make the e-liquid not easy to flow toward the aerosol generation component 3. The decrease in the pressure in the storage compartment 10 may make the aerosol generation component 3 unable to fully absorb the e-liquid, resulting in a burnt or bitter taste during the heating process.

When a pressure difference between the pressure in the storage compartment 10 and the pressure in the vaporization chamber 40 reaches a threshold, air in the vaporization chamber 40 may push the elastic structure 2 p 1 of the valve structure 2 v 1 through a path 4 f 1 and enter the storage compartment 10 to balance the pressure of the storage compartment 10 and the vaporization chamber 40. When the pressure difference between the pressure in the storage compartment 10 and the pressure in the vaporization chamber 40 reaches the threshold, the air in the vaporization chamber 40 may push the elastic structure 2 p 1 to make the elastic structure 2 p 1 move away from the columnar structure 4 p 1. The air in the vaporization chamber 40 may deform the elastic structure 2 p 1 such that the elastic structure 2 p 1 is not in contact with the columnar structure 4 p 1.

Similarly, when the pressure difference between the pressure in the storage compartment 10 and the pressure in the vaporization chamber 40 reaches the threshold, the air in the vaporization chamber 40 may push the elastic structure 2 p 2 of the valve structure 2 v 2 through a path 4 f 2 and enter the storage compartment 10 to balance the pressure of the storage compartment 10 and the vaporization chamber is 40. The air in the vaporization chamber 40 may push the elastic structure 2 p 2 to make the elastic structure 2 p 2 move away from the columnar structure 4 p 2. The air in the vaporization chamber 40 may deform the elastic structure 2 p 2 such that the elastic structure 2 p 2 is not in contact with the columnar structure 4 p 2.

As a ventilation valve, the valve structure 2 v 1 may reduce the probability of dry burning when the cartridge 100A produces heat, and is beneficial for the user to fully use the e-liquid in the storage compartment 10. As a ventilation valve, the valve structure 2 v 2 may reduce the probability of dry burning when the cartridge 100A produces heat, and is beneficial for the user to fully use the e-liquid in the storage compartment 10.

FIG. 9C is a cross-sectional view of a cartridge according to some embodiments of this application. FIG. 9C is a cross-sectional view of a cartridge 100A including an upper cap 2′ after being assembled. It should be noted that, for the sake of simplicity of description, the metal structure 6 a, the metal structure 6 b, the attractive component 5 a, and the attractive component 5 b are not shown in FIG. 9C. After the cartridge 100A is assembled, the foregoing components should be included.

When the lower cap 4 and the upper cap 2′ are fixed at predetermined positions in the cartridge housing 1, a valve structure 2 v 1′ and the columnar structure 4 p 2 are closely attached. After the cartridge 100A is assembled, the valve structure 2 v 1′ becomes a one-way ventilation valve. After continuous use of the cartridge 100A by the user, the volume of the e-liquid in the storage compartment 10 is continuously reduced, resulting in a continuous decrease in the pressure in the storage compartment 10. When the difference between the pressure in the storage compartment 10 and the pressure in the vaporization chamber 40 reaches the threshold, the air in the vaporization chamber 40 may push an elastic structure 2 p 1′ of the valve structure 2 v 1′ through a path 4 f 1′ and then enter the storage compartment 10 to balance the pressure of the storage compartment 10 and the vaporization chamber 40. As a ventilation valve, the valve structure 2 v 1′ may reduce the probability of dry burning when the cartridge 100A produces heat, and is is beneficial for the user to fully use the e-liquid in the storage compartment 10. As a one-way valve, the valve structure 2 v 1′ can prevent the e-liquid in the storage compartment 10 from leaking out of the storage compartment 10 from between the valve structure 2 v 1′ and the columnar structure 4 p 2.

As shown in FIG. 9C, the upper cap 2′ includes the valve structure 2 v 1′ only on one side thereof, and includes a cavity 2 c on the other side thereof The cavity 2 c may accommodate the columnar structure 4 p 1 of the lower cap 4. Only containing a single valve structure 2 v 1′ may lower the manufacturing cost of the upper cap 2′. Only containing a single valve structure 2 v 1′ may reduce the manufacturing difficulty of the upper cap 2′. Only containing a single valve structure 2 v 1′ may improve a yield rate of the upper cap 2′.

FIG. 9D is a cross-sectional view of an upper cap and a lower cap according to some embodiments of this application. FIG. 9D shows relative positions of the upper cap 2 and the lower cap 4 after the cartridge 100A is assembled in the second stage. For the sake of simplicity of descriptions, a drawing of the cartridge housing 1 is omitted in FIG. 9D.

When the lower cap 4 reaches a default position in the upper cap 2, the thin protrusion 4 d 1 and the thin protrusion 4 d 3 deform due to extrusion. As shown in FIG. 9D, the thin protrusion 4 d 1 deforms into a protruding portion 4 d 1′ when reaching the default position in the upper cap 2, and abuts against an inner side surface 2 s 1 of the upper cap 2. The thin protrusion 4 d 3 deforms into a protruding portion 4 d 3′ when reaching the default position in the upper cap 2, and abuts against an inner side surface 2 s 2 of the upper cap 2.

Extending directions of the inclined surface 421 and the columnar structure 4 p 1 may include an included angle θ₄₂₁, and extending directions of the inclined surface 422 and the columnar structure 4 p 1 may include an included angle θ₄₂₂. In some embodiments, the included angle θ₄₂₁ may be the same as the included angle θ₄₂₂. In some embodiments, the included angle θ₄₂₁ may be different from the included angle θ₄₂₂. In some embodiments, the included angle θ₄₂₁ may be in a is range of 10° to 25°. In some embodiments, the included angle θ₄₂₂may be in a range of 15° to 20°.

Extending directions of the inclined surface 441 and the columnar structure 4 p 1 may include an included angle θ₄₄₁, and extending directions of the inclined surface 442 and the columnar structure 4 p 1 may include an included angle θ₄₄₂. In some embodiments, the included angle θ₄₄₁ may be the same as the included angle θ₄₄₂. In some embodiments, the included angle θ₄₄₁ may be different from the included angle θ₄₄₂. In some embodiments, the included angle θ₄₄₁ may be in a range of 10° to 25°. In some embodiments, the included angle θ₄₄₂may be in a range of 15° to 20°.

After the cartridge 100A is assembled in the second stage, the columnar structure 4 p 1 and the valve structure 2 v 1 are in contact with each other. After the cartridge 100A is assembled in the second stage, the valve structure 2 v 1 surrounds and contacts the columnar structure 4 p 1. After the cartridge 100A is assembled in the second stage, the valve structure 2 v 1 functions as a one-way ventilation.

FIG. 10A and FIG. 10B are schematic diagrams of relative positions of a metal structure and an aerosol generation component according to some embodiments of this application.

FIG. 10A is a side surface view of the aerosol generation component 3 and the metal structure 6 a.

The metal structure 6 a and the lower cap 4 are formed by integral injection molding (referring to FIG. 6A), and therefore, the metal structure 6 a is embedded in the lower cap 4. During the assembly process of the cartridge 100A, the metal structure 6 a contacts the bottom of the aerosol generation component 3 as the lower cap 4 is placed in the cartridge housing 1. To describe a relative relationship between the aerosol generation component 3 and the metal structure 6 a more clearly, the lower cap 4 is omitted in FIG. 10A.

The elastic sheet structure 61 of the metal structure 6 a may include a plurality of parts. The elastic sheet structure 61 may include the plurality of parts that are is connected to each other. The elastic sheet structure 61 may include a plurality of sections that are connected to each other. As shown in FIG. 10A, the elastic sheet structure 61 may include a section 61 s 1, a section 61 s 2, a section 61 s 3, and a section 61 s 4.

The section 61 s 1 and the section 61 s 2 are connected to each other. The section 61 s 2 and the section 61 s 3 are connected to each other. The section 61 s 3 and the section 61 s 4 are connected to each other. A connection between the section 61 s 3 and the section 61 s 4 includes a contact 61 t 1. A connection between the section 61 s 2 and the section 61 s 3 includes a contact 61 t 2. A connection between the section 61 s 1 and the section 61 s 2 includes a contact 61 t 3.

The contact 61 t 1, the contact 61 t 2, and the contact 61 t 3 may alternatively be referred to as a bending section respectively.

In some embodiments, the contact 61 t 1, the contact 61 t 2, and the contact 61 t 3 may have different radius of curvatures. Generally, the larger the radius of curvature, the smaller the curvature, or vice versa. In some embodiments, the radius of curvature of the contact 61 t 1 is less than the radius of curvature of the contact 61 t 2. In some embodiments, the radius of curvature of the contact 61 t 2 is less than the radius of curvature of the contact 61 t 3. In some embodiments, the radius of curvature of the contact 61 t 1 may be approximately 0.8 mm. In some embodiments, the radius of curvature of the contact 61 t 2 may be approximately 0.7 mm. In some embodiments, the radius of curvature of the contact 61 t 3 may be approximately 2 mm.

The section 61 s 1, the section 61 s 2, the section 61 s 3, and the section 61 s 4 may respectively have different extending directions. The extending direction of the section 61 s 1 is different from the extending directions of the section 61 s 2, the section 61 s 3, and the section 61 s 4. The extending direction of the section 61 s 2 is different from the extending directions of the section 61 s 3 and the section 61 s 4. The extending direction of the section 61 s 3 is different from the extending direction of is the section 61 s 4.

The section 61 s 1 extends in the y-axis direction as shown in FIG. 10A. An included angle θ₁ is formed between the section 61 s 2 and the section 61 s 1 (that is, the y-axis direction). An included angle θ₂is formed between the section 61 s 3 and the y-axis direction.

In some embodiments, the included angle θ₁ is within a range of 60° to 75°. In some embodiments, the included angle θ₁ is within a range of 65° to 70°. In some embodiments, the included angle θ₂ is within a range of 10° to 30°. In some embodiments, the included angle θ₂is within a range of 15° to 25°.

During the assembly process of the cartridge 100A, the metal structure 6 a moves upward along the y-axis direction shown in FIG. 10A to contact the aerosol generation component 3. After being in contact with the metal structure 6 a, the aerosol generation component 3 applies a downward force Fy along the y-axis direction to the elastic sheet structure 61 from the contact 61 t 1. The elastic sheet structure 61 deforms after receiving the force Fy. Different sections of the elastic sheet structure 61 displace along different directions after receiving the force Fy.

Referring to FIG. 10A, after receiving the force Fy, the section 61 s 2 moves rightward along the x-axis direction, and after receiving the force Fy, the section 61 s 3 moves leftward along the x-axis direction.

In detail, after the elastic sheet structure 61 receives the force Fy, the section 61 s 2 moves downward along the y-axis direction, causing the contact 61 t 2 to move rightward along the x-axis direction. In addition, the section 61 s 3 moves downward along the y-axis direction, causing the contact 61 t 1 to move leftward along the x-axis direction.

In some embodiments, a displacement length of the contact 61 t 1 caused by the force Fy is approximately the same as a displacement length of the contact 61 t 2 caused by the force Fy. Therefore, when the elastic sheet structure 61 receives the force Fy, the leftward displacement of the contact 61 t 1 may approximately offset the rightward displacement of the contact 61 t 2.

is In some embodiments, when the elastic sheet structure 61 receives the force Fy, a difference between the displacement length of the contact 61 t 1 and the displacement length of the contact 61 t 2 may be within a range of 0.05 mm to 0.15 mm. In some embodiments, when the elastic sheet structure 61 receives the force Fy, a difference between the displacement length of the contact 61 t 1 and the displacement length of the contact 61 t 2 may be within a range of 0.2 mm to 0.65 mm.

FIG. 10B is a three-dimensional view of the aerosol generation component 3 and the metal structure 6 a. When the elastic sheet structure 61 and the aerosol generation component 3 are assembled into the cartridge 100A, the contact 61 t 1 and a contact point 31 p 1 of the heating element 31 are in contact with each other.

During the assembly process, the included angle θ₁ between the section 61 s 1 and the section 61 s 2 and the included angle θ₂ between the section 61 s 3 and the y-axis direction may ensure that the contact 61 t 1 falls within a range of the contact point 31 p 1, thereby avoiding a poor contact between the elastic sheet structure 61 and the heating element 31. The poor contact between the elastic sheet structure 61 and the heating element 31 may cause the cartridge 100A fail to receive power provided by the body 100B.

In some embodiments, the contact point 31 p 1 may be disposed at the center of the width of the bottom of the aerosol generation component 3. In some embodiments, when the elastic sheet structure 61 and the aerosol generation component 3 are assembled into the cartridge 100A, the contact 61 t 1 may be located at the center of the width of the bottom of the aerosol generation component 3.

Similarly, although not drawn in FIG. 10B, the elastic sheet structure 63 (referring to 6A) may have the same appearance as the elastic sheet structure 61, thereby also ensuring that the elastic sheet structure 63 properly contacts a contact point 31 p 2 during the assembly process.

In some embodiments, the contact point 31 p 1 may have a length greater than 1.35 mm. In some embodiments, the contact point 31 p 1 may have a length greater is than 1.17 mm. In some embodiments, the width of the contact point 31 p 1 may be within a range of 1.0 mm to 1.5 mm. The contact point 31 p 2 may have the same shape and the same dimension as the contact point 31 p 1.

In some embodiments, the contact 61 t 1 may have the width of 0.7 mm. In some embodiments, a ratio of the width of the contact point 31 p 1 to the width of the contact 61 t 1 may be within a range of 1 to 1.5.

As shown in FIG. 10B, the section 61 s 1 may have a width 61 d 1. The section 61 s 2 may have a width 61 d 2. The section 61 s 3 may have a width 61 d 3. The section 61 s 4 may have a width 61 d 4. In some embodiments, each of the plurality of sections of the elastic sheet structure 61 may have different widths. In some embodiments, the width 61 d 1 may be greater than the width 61 d 2. In some embodiments, the width 61 d 2 may be greater than the width 61 d 3. In some embodiments, the width 61 d 3 may be greater than the width 61 d 4. In some embodiments, the width of the elastic sheet structure 61 may gradually decrease from the section 61 s 1 to 61 s 4. In some embodiments, after the elastic sheet structure 61 is straightened upward, the elastic sheet structure 61 may have a trapezoidal shape.

FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram of a front surface of an upper cap according to some embodiments of this application. The upper cap 2″ may include a top sealing structure 2 t″, a body 2 m″, and a bottom sealing structure 2 b. The top sealing structure 2 t″ may have a material similar to that of the top sealing structure 2 t shown in FIG. 3A. The body 2 m″ may have a material similar to that of the body 2 m shown in FIG. 3A. The upper cap 2″ and the upper cap 2 or the upper cap 2′ may be compatible components with each other. In the cartridge 100A, the upper cap 2″, the upper cap 2′ or the upper cap 2 may be selected to combine with other components without affecting the functional integrity of the cartridge 100A.

The body 2 m″ of the upper cap 2′ has an opening 2 d. The opening 2 d may alternatively be referred to as a window 2 d. The opening 2 d includes edges 2 d 1, 2 d 2, 2 d 3, and 2 d 4. The edges 2 d 1, 2 d 2, 2 d 3, and 2 d 4 may alternatively be referred to as is side walls 2 d 1, 2 d 2, 2 d 3, and 2 d 4. The opening 2 d may be disposed on a side surface of the body 2 m″. The opening 2 d may be disposed on a side surface of the upper cap 2″. The opening 2 d may expose a side wall of the aerosol generation component 3. The opening 2 d may expose most of the side walls of the aerosol generation component 3. In the process of using the vaporization device, the aerosol generation component 3 may have a higher temperature than the body 2 m″. The opening 2 d may reduce a contact area between the aerosol generation component 3 and the body 2 m″. The opening 2 d may reduce a chance of generating a condensed liquid when the aerosol generation component 3 is in contact with the body 2 m″.

The body 2 m″ includes a protruding portion 2 a 1 and a protruding portion 2 a 2. The protruding portion 2 a 1 and the protruding portion 2 a 2 may extend downward from the side wall 2 d 1 of the opening 2 d. The protruding portion 2 a 1 and the protruding portion 2 a 2 may extend from the side wall 2 d 1 of the opening 2 d toward a center of the opening 2 d. The protruding portion 2 a 1 and the protruding portion 2 a 2 may extend from the side wall 2 d 1 of the opening 2 d toward the side wall 2 d 3. The protruding portion 2 a 1 and the protruding portion 2 a 2 may be disposed on two sides of an opening 2 k. An aerosol generated by the aerosol generation component 3 may enter the tube 1 t of the cartridge housing 1 through the opening 2 k, and then be inhaled by the user.

In the process of using the cartridge 100A, the aerosol generated by the aerosol generation component 3 may condense in the body 2 m″. The condensed aerosol may accumulate in an upper left corner of the opening 2 d (that is, between the side wall 2 d 1 and the side wall 2 d 2) or an upper right corner (that is, between the sidewall 2 d 1 and the sidewall 2 d 4). When the user performs inhalation, the protruding portion 2 a 1 and the protruding portion 2 a 2 may prevent the condensed liquid in the body 2 m″ from entering the opening 2 k. The protruding portion 2 a 1 and the protruding portion 2 a 2 may prevent the condensed liquid in the body 2 m″ from being inhaled into the mouth of the user, resulting in a bad experience of choking. A length of the protruding portion 2 a 1 and a length of the protruding portion 2 a 2 is may be longer than a longitudinal length of the opening 2 k, to better prevent the condensed liquid from entering the opening 2 k.

The body 2 m″ further includes one or more notches 2 g disposed on two sides. The condensed liquid generated in the process of using the cartridge 100A may accumulate in the notch 2 g. The condensed liquid in the body 2 m″ may be stored in the notch 2 g, thereby reducing the probability of leakage of the condensed liquid to the outside of the cartridge 100A.

The body 2 m″ includes one or more notches 2 j disposed on one side thereof. The notch 2 j may reduce the thickness of a right side of the body 2 m″, and prevent the body 2 m″ from shrinking/deforming during the curing process, that may affect the yield rate of the body 2 m″. The notch 2 j may store the condensed liquid in the body 2 m″. The notch 2 j may reduce the probability of the condensed liquid in the body 2 m″ entering the opening 2 k.

FIG. 12A is a schematic diagram of a front surface of a top sealing structure according to some embodiments of this application. FIG. 12A is a schematic diagram of a front surface of the top sealing structure 2 t″. Although the top sealing structure 2 t″ is shown individually in FIG. 12A, the top sealing structure 2 t″ and the body 2 m″ may be considered as a single component. The top sealing structure 2 t″ may be a part of the upper cap 2″. The top sealing structure 2 t″ includes a valve structure 2 v 1″ only on one side thereof. The valve structure 2 v 1″ is disposed asymmetrically in the top sealing structure 2 t″.

The valve structure 2 v 1″ may be an elastic structure. The valve structure 2 v 1″ may have elasticity. The valve structure 2 v 1″ may have ductility. The valve structure 2 v 1″ may include a first portion 2 n 1 and a second portion 2 n 2. The second portion 2 n 2 is connected to the top sealing structure 2 t″. The second portion 2 n 2 is connected to the body 2 m″. The first portion 2 n 1 of the valve structure 2 v 1″ is not directly connected to the body 2 m″. The first portion 2 n 1 of the valve structure 2 v 1″ is connected to the body 2 m″ through the second portion 2 n 2.

In some embodiments, the valve structure 2 v 1″ may be modified, so that the valve structure 2 v 1″ has a third portion and a fourth portion.

The fourth portion of the valve structure 2 v 1″ may be connected to the cartridge housing 1. The third portion of the valve structure 2 v 1″ may be connected to the cartridge housing 1 through the fourth portion of the valve structure 2 v 1″.

The valve structure 2 v 1″ may include skived portions 2L1 and 2L2. The skived portions 2L1 and 2L2 may extend from the first portion 2 n 1 toward the second portion 2 n 2. The skived portions 2L1 and 2L2 may have a thinner thickness than the first portion 2 n 1 (referring to FIG. 12C). The skived portions 2L1 and 2L2 may have a thinner thickness than the second portion 2 n 2 (referring to FIG. 12C). The skived portions 2L1 and 2L2 may be disposed on an outer surface of the valve structure 2 v 1″. The skived portions 2L1 and 2L2 can enable the valve structure 2 v 1″ to be easy to bend and deform, so that the valve structure 2 v 1″ functions as a one-way air valve.

FIG. 12B is a cross-sectional view of a top sealing structure according to some embodiments of this application.

The first portion 2 n 1 of the valve structure 2 v 1″ may have a nonuniform thickness. The first portion 2 n 1 of the valve structure 2 v 1″ may have a thickness nw1 at an end. A place in which the first portion 2 n 1 of the valve structure 2 v 1″ is connected to the second portion 2 n 2 of the valve structure 2 v 1″ may have a thickness nw2. In some embodiments, the thickness nw1 of the first portion 2 n 1 may be different from the thickness nw2 of the first portion 2 n 1. The thickness nw1 of the first portion 2 n 1 may be greater than the thickness nw2 of the first portion 2 n 1. The first portion 2 n 1 of the valve structure 2 v 1″ has a thicker thickness at an end, so that the valve structure 2 v 1″ has a better sealing effect.

The second portion 2 n 2 of the valve structure 2 v 1″ may have a thickness nw3. The thickness nw3 of the second portion 2 n 2 of the valve structure 2 v 1″ may be different from the thickness nw1 of the first portion 2 n 1 of the valve structure 2 v 1″. The thickness nw3 of the second portion 2 n 2 of the valve structure 2 v 1″ may be is different from the thickness nw2 of the first portion 2 n 1 of the valve structure 2 v 1″. The thickness nw3 of the second portion 2 n 2 of the valve structure 2 v 1″ may be greater than the thickness nw1 of the first portion 2 n 1 of the valve structure 2 v 1″. The thickness nw3 of the second portion 2 n 2 of the valve structure 2 v 1″ may be greater than the thickness nw2 of the first portion 2 n 1 of the valve structure 2 v 1″.

FIG. 12C is a three-dimensional top view of a top sealing structure according to some embodiments of this application. FIG. 12C is a three-dimensional top view of the top sealing structure 2 t″. The valve structure 2 v 1″ includes an opening 2 vt. The opening 2 vt may alternatively be referred to as a hole. The opening 2 vt may be considered as a hole of the upper cap 2″. The opening 2 vt may be considered as a hole of the body 2 m″.

The opening 2 vt may be used for accommodating the columnar structure 4 p 1 of the lower cap 4. The opening 2 vt may be used for accommodating the columnar structure 4 p 2 of the lower cap 4. The opening 2 vt may be used for accommodating a columnar structure 4 p 1′ of a lower cap 4′. The opening 2 vt may be used for accommodating a columnar structure 4 p 2′ of a lower cap 4′.

When the lower cap 4 and the upper cap 2″ are assembled together, the columnar structure 4 p 1 of the lower cap 4 or the columnar structure 4 p 2 of the lower cap 4 may be disposed in the opening 2 vt of the upper cap 2″. When the lower cap 4′ and the upper cap 2″ are assembled together, the columnar structure 4 p 1′ of the lower cap 4′ or the columnar structure 4 p 2′ of the lower cap 4′ may be disposed in the opening 2 vt of the upper cap 2″.

An outer side of the valve structure 2 v 1″ includes the skived portion 2L1, the skived portion 2L2, a skived portion 2L3, and a skived portion 2L4. In some embodiments, the valve structure 2 v 1″ may include more skived portions. In some embodiments, the valve structure 2 v 1″ may include less skived portions. The skived portions 2L1, 2L2, 2L3, and 2L4 can enable the valve structure 2 v 1″ to be easy to bend and deform, so that the valve structure 2 v 1″ functions as a one-way air valve. As shown in FIG. 12C, the valve structure 2 v 1″ further includes a skived portion is 2L5 on an inner side of the opening 2 vt. The skived portion 2L5 can enable the valve structure 2 v 1″ to have a better ventilation effect.

FIG. 12D is a three-dimensional bottom view of a top sealing structure according to some embodiments of this application. FIG. 12C is a three-dimensional bottom view of the top sealing structure 2 t″. The skived portion 2L5 on an inner side of the valve structure 2 v 1″ may be seen clearly from FIG. 12D. The skived portion 2L5 can enable the valve structure 2 v 1″ to have a better ventilation effect.

FIG. 13A and FIG. 13B are three-dimensional views of a lower cap according to some embodiments of this application. FIG. 13A is a three-dimensional view of the lower cap 4′. The lower cap 4′ and the lower cap 4 may be compatible components with each other. In the cartridge 100A, the lower cap 4′ or the lower cap 4 may be selected to combine with other components without affecting the functional integrity of the cartridge 100A.

The lower cap 4′ include the columnar structure 4 p 1′ and the columnar structure 4 p 2′. The columnar structure 4 p 1′ includes notches 4 t 1, 4 t 2, 4 t 3, and 4 t 4. The notch 4 t 1 and the notch 4 t 2 may extend toward different directions. The notch 4 t 1 and the notch 4 t 2 may communicate with each other. The notch 4 t 3 and the notch 4 t 4 may extend toward different directions. The notch 4 t 3 and the notch 4 t 4 may communicate with each other. When the lower cap 4′ and the upper cap 2″ are assembled together, the valve structure 2 v 1″ of the upper cap 2″ may cover the notch 4 t 1 and the notch 4 t 3. When the lower cap 4′ and the upper cap 2″ are assembled together, the valve structure 2 v 1″ of the upper cap 2″ may expose a part of the notch 4 t 2 and the notch 4 t 4. The notches 4 t 1, 4 t 2, 4 t 3, and 4 t 4 can enable the valve structure 2 v 1″ to have a better ventilation effect.

The columnar structure 4 p 2′ includes notches 4 t 5, 4 t 6, 4 t 7, and 4 t 8. The notch 4 t 5 and the notch 4 t 6 may extend toward different directions. The notch 4 t 5 and the notch 4 t 6 may communicate with each other. The notch 4 t 7 and the notch 4 t 8 may extend toward different directions. The notch 4 t 7 and the notch 4 t 8 may is communicate with each other. The notches 4 t 5, 4 t 6, 4 t 7, and 4 t 8 of the columnar structure 4 p 2′ may have a function similar to that of the notches 4 t 1, 4 t 2, 4 t 3, and 4 t 4 of the columnar structure 4 p 1′.

The columnar structure 4 p 2′ further includes a notch 4 u 2. When the lower cap 4′ and the upper cap 2″ are assembled together, the valve structure 2 v 1″ of the upper cap 2″ may cover a part of the notch 4 u 2. When the lower cap 4′ and the upper cap 2″ are assembled together, the valve structure 2 v 1″ of the upper cap 2″ may expose a part of the notch 4 u 2. When the lower cap 4′ and the upper cap 2″ are assembled together, a part of the notch 4 u 2 of the columnar structure 4 p 2′ may be located between the valve structure 2 v 1″ of the upper cap 2″ and the columnar structure 4 p 2′. The notch 4 u 2 of the columnar structure 4 p 2′ can enable the valve structure 2 v 1″ to have a better ventilation effect.

FIG. 13B is a three-dimensional view from another angle of the lower cap 4′. As shown in FIG. 13B, the columnar structure 4 p 1′ includes the notches 4 t 1, 4 t 2, 4 t 3, and 4 t 4, and the columnar structure 4 p 2′ includes the notches 4 t 5, 4 t 6, 4 t 7, and 4 t 8. The columnar structure 4 p 1′ further includes a notch 4 u 1. The notch 4 u 1 of the columnar structure 4 p 1′ may have a function similar to that of the notch 4 u 2 of the columnar structure 4 p 2′. The notch 4 u 1 of the columnar structure 4 p 1′ can enable the valve structure 2 v 1″ to have a better ventilation effect.

FIG. 14A is a schematic assembly diagram of a cartridge according to some embodiments of this application. FIG. 14A is a schematic assembly diagram of the upper cap 2″ and the lower cap 4′. To make the description of the features more clear, a drawing of the body 2 m″ is omitted in FIG. 14A. However, FIG. 14A is not meant to indicate that the top sealing structure 2 t″ and the body 2 m″ can be separated from each other. As shown in FIG. 14A, when the upper cap 2″ and the lower cap 4′ are assembled together, the valve structure 2 v 1″ of the upper cap 2″ may expose a part of the notch 4 u 1. When the upper cap 2″ and the lower cap 4′ are assembled together, the valve structure 2 v 1″ of the upper cap 2″ may expose a part of the notch 4 t 4.

FIG. 14B is an assembly cross-sectional view of a cartridge according to some is embodiments of this application. FIG. 14B is an assembly cross-sectional view of the upper cap 2″ and the lower cap 4′. To make the description of the features more clear, a drawing of the body 2 m″ is omitted in FIG. 14B. However, FIG. 14B is not meant to indicate that the top sealing structure 2 t″ and the body 2 m″ can be separated from each other. As shown in FIG. 14B, when the upper cap 2″ and the lower cap 4′ are assembled together, the valve structure 2 v 1″ of the upper cap 2″ may expose a part of the notch 4 u 1.

The first portion 2 n 1 of the valve structure 2 v 1″ of the upper cap 2″ may expose a top portion of the notch 4 u 1. The first portion 2 n 1 of the valve structure 2 v 1″ of the upper cap 2″ may expose a bottom portion of the notch 4 u 1.

As used herein, the terms “approximately”, “basically”, “substantially”, “around”, and “about” are used to describe and consider small variations. When used in combination with an event or a situation, the terms may refer to an example in which an event or a situation occurs accurately and an example in which the event or situation occurs approximately. As used herein with respect to a given value or range, the term “about” generally means in the range of ±10%, ±5%, ±1%, or ±0.5% of the given value or range. The range may be indicated herein as from one endpoint to another endpoint or between two endpoints. Unless otherwise specified, all ranges disclosed herein include endpoints. The term “substantially coplanar” may refer to two surfaces within a few micrometers (μm) positioned along the same plane, for example, within 10 μm, within 5 μm, within 1 μm, or within 0.5 μm positioned along the same plane. When reference is made to “substantially” the same numerical value or characteristic, the term may refer to a value within ±10%, ±5%, ±1%, or ±0.5% of the average of the values.

As used herein, the terms “approximately”, “basically”, “substantially”, and “about” are used to describe and explain small variations. When used in combination with an event or a situation, the terms may refer to an example in which an event or a situation occurs accurately and an example in which the event or situation occurs approximately. For example, when being used in combination with a value, the term is may refer to a variation range of less than or equal to ±10% of the value, for example, less than or equal to ±5%, less than or equal to ±4%, less than or equal to ±3%, less than or equal to ±2%, less than or equal to ±1%, less than or equal to ±0.5%, less than or equal to ±0.1%, or less than or equal to ±0.05%. For example, if a difference between two values is less than or equal to ±10% of an average value of the value (for example, less than or equal to ±5%, less than or equal to ±4%, less than or equal to ±3%, less than or equal to ±2%, less than or equal to ±1%, less than or equal to ±0.5%, less than or equal to ±0.1%, or less than or equal to ±0.05%), it could be considered that the two values are “basically” or “about” the same. For example, being “basically” parallel may refer to an angular variation range of less than or equal to ±10° with respect to 0°, for example, less than or equal to ±5°, less than or equal to ±4°, less than or equal to ±3°, less than or equal to ±2°, less than or equal to ±1°, less than or equal to ±0.5°, less than or equal to ±0.1°, or less than or equal to ±0.05°. For example, being “basically” perpendicular may refer to an angular variation range of less than or equal to ±10° with respect to 90°, for example, less than or equal to ±5°, less than or equal to ±4°, less than or equal to ±3°, less than or equal to ±2°, less than or equal to ±1°, less than or equal to ±0.5°, less than or equal to ±0.1°, or less than or equal to ±0.05°.

For example, two surfaces can be deemed to be coplanar or basically coplanar if a displacement between the two surfaces is no greater than 5 μm, no greater than 2 μm, no greater than 1 μm, or no greater than 0.5 μm. A surface can be deemed to be planar or basically planar if a displacement between any two points on the surface with respect to a plane is no greater than 5 μm, no greater than 2 μm, no greater than 1 μm, or no greater than 0.5 μm.

As used herein, the terms “conductive”, “electrically conductive” and “electrical conductivity” refer to an ability to transport an electric current. Electrically conductive materials typically indicate those materials that exhibit little or no opposition to the flow of an electric current. One measure of electrical conductivity is Siemens per meter (S/m). Typically, an electrically conductive material is a material having a conductivity greater than approximately 10 ⁴ S/m (such as at least 10 ⁵ S/m or at least 10 ⁶ S/m). The electrical conductivity of a material is can sometimes vary with temperature. Unless otherwise specified, the electrical conductivity of a material is measured at room temperature.

As used herein, singular terms “a”, “an”, and “the” may include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In the description of some embodiments, assemblies provided “on” or “above” another component may encompass a case in which a previous component is directly on a latter component (for example, in physical contact with the latter component), and a case in which one or more intermediate assemblies are located between the previous component and the latter component.

As used herein, for ease of description, space-related terms such as “under”, “below”, “lower portion”, “above”, “upper portion”, “lower portion”, “left side”, “right side”, and the like may be used herein to describe a relationship between one component or feature and another component or feature as shown in the figures. In addition to orientation shown in the figures, space-related terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation. A device may be oriented in other ways (rotated 90 degrees or at other orientations), and the space-related descriptors used herein may also be used for explanation accordingly. It should be understood that when a component is “connected” or “coupled” to another component, the component may be directly connected to or coupled to another component, or an intermediate component may exist.

Several embodiments of the present disclosure and features of details are briefly described above. The embodiments described in the present disclosure may be easily used as a basis for designing or modifying other processes and structures for realizing the same or similar objectives and/or obtaining the same or similar advantages introduced in the embodiments in the specification. Such equivalent construction does not depart from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure, and various variations, replacements, and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure. 

What is claimed is:
 1. a vaporization component, comprising: a base; a first hole in the base; and a valve structure, configured to open or close the first hole.
 2. The vaporization component according to claim 1, wherein the valve structure is an elastic structure.
 3. The vaporization component according to claim 1, wherein the valve structure comprises a first portion not connected to the base and a second portion connected to the base.
 4. The vaporization component according to claim 3, wherein the first portion of the valve structure comprises a first opening.
 5. The vaporization component according to claim 3, wherein the thickness of the first portion of the valve structure is nonuniform.
 6. The vaporization component according to claim 1, wherein the valve structure comprises a skived portion disposed on an outer surface.
 7. The vaporization component according to claim 3, wherein the first portion of the valve structure closes the first hole by contacting a first portion of the base.
 8. The vaporization component according to claim 7, wherein the first portion of the base comprises a first notch, a first portion of the first notch being located between the first portion of the valve structure and the first portion of the base.
 9. The vaporization component according to claim 7, wherein the first portion of the valve structure comprises a first opening, the first portion of the base being disposed in the first opening.
 10. The vaporization component according to claim 1, wherein the base further comprises a second opening provided on a side surface thereof
 11. The vaporization component according to claim 10, wherein the base further comprises a first protruding portion extending out of a first side wall of the second opening.
 12. The vaporization component according to claim 10, wherein the base further comprises a first protruding portion, the first protruding portion extending from a first side wall of the second opening toward the center of the second opening.
 13. The vaporization component according to claim 10, wherein the base further comprises a first protruding portion, a first end of the first protruding portion being connected to a first side wall of the second opening.
 14. A vaporization device, comprising: a housing; a base; a first hole located between the housing and the base; and a valve structure, configured to open or close the first hole.
 15. The vaporization device according to claim 14, wherein the valve structure comprises a first portion not connected to the base and a second portion connected to the base.
 16. The vaporization device according to claim 14, wherein the valve structure comprises a third portion not connected to the housing and a fourth portion connected to the housing.
 17. The vaporization device according to claim 15, wherein the thickness of the first portion of the valve structure is nonuniform.
 18. The vaporization device according to claim 15, wherein the valve structure comprises a skived portion disposed on an outer surface.
 19. The vaporization device according to claim 15, wherein the first portion of the valve structure closes the first hole by contacting the housing.
 20. The vaporization device according to claim 14, wherein the housing comprises a first inner surface and a second inner surface that are not coplanar. 